Who says that to enjoy a tasty , delicious meal, you have to spend a lot? Who says every time you need to treat your tongue, you have to run to the nearby restaurant? Here is a recipe that is tasty, delicious, loved by millions around the world as well as comes well within your budget. Cook this one within half hour and give an unforgettable treat to your palate.

Mexican Rice:

Ingredients:

Olive Oil- 1 T

Brown Rice- 1 Cup

Frozen Organic Corn- 1 cup

Frozen Peas- 1 Cup

Garlic Cloves- 3

Ground Cumin-  1 Teaspoon

Dried Oregano- 1/2 Teaspoon

Tomato Paste – 2 T

Step 1 :

Heat the olive oil in a deep saucepan, add the brown rice and fry till the rice turns darker and gives out a nutty aroma.Pour two cups of water and tomato paste. Cook for 20 minutes on low.

Step 2:

Add the seasoning mix, corn and peas to the rice and mix thoroughly. Continue cooking till the rice is done.

Step 3:

Fluff prior to serving.

As a part of 8000credit’s money saving posts, i have decided to give the readers frugal recipes twice a week. We all love food and spend a whole lot of money on dining outside. Cooking is all the more fun when done with friends and family , sometimes a great stress buster even if you are alone. Why not treat our taste buds in a way that it is not harsh on our wallet?

So here is the first recipe in this section. Today i am gonna tell you how to make a simple vegetarian rice meal in half hour.

All you need is a tablespoon of curry powder, some oil , a cup of white rice, some chopped onions, a can of mixed vegetable , salt to taste and some water.

Now getting down to how to prepare this dish, heat some oil of your choice ( vegetable, sunflower or olive) in a saucepan that is deep, add the curry powder and let it heat till the mixture boils. Now add a cup of white rice and mix till the rice is well coated. Add salt according to your taste. Now pour enough water to cover the rice. Toss in a tin of mixed vegetables and chopped onions. Let the mixture cook for about 25 minutes till the rice is done. Now the rice is ready to serve. I would love to add a bit of lemon juice to this rice or you could sauté and throw in some sausage to make the dish more hearty!!!